These are results for round 1 in order of submission! I apologize for the short comments...I'm not so good at putting feelings of songs into many words.
orcus116 - MoneyGrabber by Fitz and the Tantrums
This song had me dancing at my desk not too long after it started playing. It's just a really fun song, and I'm a sucker for horn sections. It was short, upbeat, and easy to listen to.
4
Ravenheart - Walk Away by Sarah Fimm
As soon as the female vocals came in, I was expecting the songs to break out into a kind of Flyleaf metal way. But to my surprise (and slight relief) it never did. The smooth, flowing melodic line with the subdivision groove underneath creates a dark mood that comes across clearly and easily. It's a nice ambient listen but edging on lifeless. I bet that it's completely intentional, but hey. Like I said, I'm rating these songs as how much I like them and not how much merit I think they have as songs.
3
Iarwain - Somewhere by Hüsker Dü
This song has a great drive, and I can imagine it'd a ton of fun to perform, but unfortunately it's a bit too static for my tastes. That combined with the weaker harmonic progressions in repetition just made me visualize a menu theme from a cheap 90's skateboarding video game.
2
Nekov - Regenerator by Marco Minnemann
As soon as I saw Marco Minnemann was the artist, I was excited to listen to the song. To be honest I had not heard of him before the DT auditions, and he had me wondering what he'd do in a band setting. This song is able to be laid back while the drums maintain a sense of energy. It has a refreshing sound and a really fun vocal melody. Unfortunately it didn't quite make the next number.
3
MasterShakezula - Peaches En Regalia by Frank Zappa
I've seen many a people mention Zappa, but I haven't had the chance to hear for myself. This instrumentation is fascinating. It's just so...feel good. The solos are amazing and exciting to listen to. I can't figure out what else to say.
4
Ħ - Coil by Opeth
I've only heard a few seconds of Opeth before, and I remember thinking, "I wish could get into this music more. A lot of it is freaking beautiful." And that's exactly the case with this song. I thank you for this.
5
energythief - Touched by VAST
This song has plenty of energy. It seems like it wants to push further in the intensity and pull back further during the softer parts. Not sure what to say about this song really except that it didn't blow me away.
3
YtseBitsySpider - White Rhino Tea by Ozric Tentacles
This has some great beats. Not sure why there's a Pull Me Under ending. Is it continued in a another track, did the video just stop, or is that just the end? The ambiance created is wonderful and the key solos are great. I love that flute sound. Over all, just a pretty groovy song.
3
RaphaelRaven - Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel
This song has a nice soft atmosphere. The echoing vocals are pretty cool, and the harmonies chilling. Is that a harpsichord? Pretty cool. Unfortunately...almost no reaction from me.
3
Right now the standings are:
5 - Ħ
4 - orcus116, MasterShakezula
3 - Ravenheart, Nekov, energythief, YtseBitsySpider, RaphaelRaven
2 - Iarwain
Lots of pretty average songs out there. I'm excited to be wowed!
The second round is also part of a bunch of over used themes:
2. Lovably Light!
Submit a song that is on the lighter side! The lovably is just there for alliteration, the song doesn't have to be "lovely" so long as it's good.
GOGOGO!